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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 734.85 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 734.85 and 247.24 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 734.85 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/734.85 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 734.85 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 181,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,682.48/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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