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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.37, 735.89 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.37, 735.89 and 246.83 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.37 : 735.89 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.37/735.89 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.37x = 735.89 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.37x = 181,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,634.82/490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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