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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 744.96 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 744.96 and 236.36 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 744.96 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/744.96 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 744.96 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 176,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,078.75/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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