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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 743.54 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 743.54 and 235.77 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 743.54 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/743.54 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 743.54 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 175,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,304.43/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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