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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.67, 746.06 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.67, 746.06 and 237.51 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.67 : 746.06 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.67/746.06 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.67x = 746.06 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.67x = 177,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,195.52/497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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