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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.88, 747.06 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.88, 747.06 and 237.81 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.88 : 747.06 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.88/747.06 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.88x = 747.06 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.88x = 177,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,658.34/497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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