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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 743.44 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 743.44 and 235.76 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 743.44 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/743.44 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 743.44 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 175,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,273.41/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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