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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.29, 745.74 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.29, 745.74 and 237.09 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.29 : 745.74 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.29/745.74 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.29x = 745.74 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.29x = 176,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,807.50/497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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