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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.74, 734.43 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.74, 734.43 and 246.18 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.74 : 734.43 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.74/734.43 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.74x = 734.43 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.74x = 180,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,801.98/489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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