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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 736.11 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 736.11 and 247.32 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 736.11 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/736.11 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 736.11 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 182,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054.73/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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