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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 735.08 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 735.08 and 246.33 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 735.08 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/735.08 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 735.08 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 181,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,072.87/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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