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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 734.38 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 734.38 and 246.73 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 734.38 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/734.38 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 734.38 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 181,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,193.58/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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