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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 744.32 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 744.32 and 236.07 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 744.32 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/744.32 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 744.32 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 175,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,712.21/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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