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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 744.66 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 744.66 and 236.52 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 744.66 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/744.66 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 744.66 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 176,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,126.98/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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