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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.60, 744.78 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.60, 744.78 and 236.49 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.60 : 744.78 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.60/744.78 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.60x = 744.78 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.60x = 176,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,133.02/496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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