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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 736.16 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 736.16 and 247.23 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 736.16 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/736.16 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 736.16 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 181,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,999.60/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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