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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.32, 746.34 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.32, 746.34 and 241 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.32 : 746.34 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.32/746.34 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.32x = 746.34 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.32x = 179,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867.94/497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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