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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 736.14 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 736.14 and 247.04 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 736.14 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/736.14 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 736.14 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 181,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,856.03/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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