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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 735.48 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 735.48 and 246.72 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 735.48 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/735.48 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 735.48 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 181,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,457.63/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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