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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.79, 744.10 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.79, 744.10 and 239.75 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.79 : 744.10 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.79/744.10 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.79x = 744.10 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.79x = 178,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,397.98/496.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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