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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.81, 746.35 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.81, 746.35 and 237.74 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.81 : 746.35 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.81/746.35 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.81x = 746.35 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.81x = 177,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,432.92/497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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