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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 736.44 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 736.44 and 247.11 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 736.44 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/736.44 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 736.44 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 181,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,981.69/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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