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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 735.75 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 735.75 and 246.92 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 735.75 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/735.75 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 735.75 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 181,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,667.71/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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