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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 743.58 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 743.58 and 235.75 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 743.58 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/743.58 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 743.58 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 175,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,298.99/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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