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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.80, 735.53 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.80, 735.53 and 246.72 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.80 : 735.53 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.80/735.53 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.80x = 735.53 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.80x = 181,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,468.73/490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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