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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 734.03 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 734.03 and 246.06 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 734.03 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/734.03 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 734.03 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 180,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614.19/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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