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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 746.45 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 746.45 and 237.71 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 746.45 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/746.45 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 746.45 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 177,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,440.20/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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