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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.80, 742.72 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.80, 742.72 and 235.44 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.80 : 742.72 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.80/742.72 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.80x = 742.72 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.80x = 174,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866.00/495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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