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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 735.60 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 735.60 and 247.54 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 735.60 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/735.60 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 735.60 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 182,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,090.42/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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