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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 735.54 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 735.54 and 243.54 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 735.54 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/735.54 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 735.54 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 179,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,133.41/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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