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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.09, 745.10 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.09, 745.10 and 236.93 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.09 : 745.10 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.09/745.10 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.09x = 745.10 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.09x = 176,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,532.52/497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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