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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 747.24 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 747.24 and 238.26 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 747.24 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/747.24 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 747.24 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 178,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,037.40/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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