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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 746.88 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 746.88 and 237.83 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 746.88 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/746.88 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 746.88 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 177,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,630.47/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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