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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.40, 735.86 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.40, 735.86 and 246.92 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.40 : 735.86 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.40/735.86 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.40x = 735.86 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.40x = 181,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,698.55/490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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