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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 744.41 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 744.41 and 236.59 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 744.41 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/744.41 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 744.41 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 176,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,118.69/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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