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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 745.94 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 745.94 and 237.60 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 745.94 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/745.94 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 745.94 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 177,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,234.16/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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