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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 744.63 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 744.63 and 236.29 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 744.63 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/744.63 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 744.63 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 175,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,948.62/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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