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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 736.14 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 736.14 and 247.23 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 736.14 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/736.14 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 736.14 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 181,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,995.89/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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