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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 746.57 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 746.57 and 237.60 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 746.57 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/746.57 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 746.57 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 177,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,385.03/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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