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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 745.64 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 745.64 and 237.28 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 745.64 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/745.64 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 745.64 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 176,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,925.46/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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