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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.18, 744.45 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.18, 744.45 and 239.50 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.18 : 744.45 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.18/744.45 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.18x = 744.45 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.18x = 178,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295.78/496.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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