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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 744.57 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 744.57 and 236.51 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 744.57 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/744.57 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 744.57 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 176,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,098.25/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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