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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 744.93 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 744.93 and 236.61 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 744.93 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/744.93 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 744.93 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 176,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,257.89/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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