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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 734.61 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 734.61 and 246.27 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 734.61 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/734.61 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 734.61 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 180,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,912.40/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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