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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 745.73 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 745.73 and 237.27 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 745.73 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/745.73 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 745.73 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 176,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,939.36/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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