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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 744.88 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 744.88 and 236.60 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 744.88 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/744.88 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 744.88 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 176,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,241.72/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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