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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.89, 746.69 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.89, 746.69 and 237.74 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.89 : 746.69 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.89/746.69 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.89x = 746.69 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.89x = 177,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,518.76/497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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