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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.20, 734.64 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.20, 734.64 and 246.19 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.20 : 734.64 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.20/734.64 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.20x = 734.64 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.20x = 180,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861.02/490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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