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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.60, 744.37 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.60, 744.37 and 236.44 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.60 : 744.37 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.60/744.37 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.60x = 744.37 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.60x = 175,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,996.39/496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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