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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.78, 746.26 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.78, 746.26 and 237.64 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.78 : 746.26 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.78/746.26 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.78x = 746.26 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.78x = 177,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,341.23/497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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