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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 742.61 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 742.61 and 238.75 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 742.61 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/742.61 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 742.61 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 177,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,296.94/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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