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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 735.75 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 735.75 and 247.05 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 735.75 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/735.75 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 735.75 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 181,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,767.04/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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