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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.51, 745.62 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.51, 745.62 and 237.60 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.51 : 745.62 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.51/745.62 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.51x = 745.62 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.51x = 177,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,159.31/497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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