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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.73, 744.64 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.73, 744.64 and 236.57 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.73 : 744.64 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.73/744.64 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.73x = 744.64 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.73x = 176,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,160.69/496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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