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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.79, 736.05 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.79, 736.05 and 247.21 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.79 : 736.05 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.79/736.05 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.79x = 736.05 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.79x = 181,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958.92/490.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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