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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.27, 746.01 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.27, 746.01 and 150.59 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.27 : 746.01 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.27/746.01 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.27x = 746.01 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.27x = 112,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,341.65/497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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