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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.27, 735.41 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.27, 735.41 and 246.67 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.27 : 735.41 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.27/735.41 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.27x = 735.41 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.27x = 181,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,398.67/490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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