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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.77, 743.26 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.77, 743.26 and 235.64 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.77 : 743.26 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.77/743.26 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.77x = 743.26 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.77x = 175,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,141.79/495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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