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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.39, 745.01 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.39, 745.01 and 237 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.39 : 745.01 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.39/745.01 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.39x = 745.01 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.39x = 176,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,566.19/497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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