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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 743.76 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 743.76 and 235.84 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 743.76 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/743.76 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 743.76 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 175,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,408.36/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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