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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.87, 736.26 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.87, 736.26 and 247.56 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.87 : 736.26 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.87/736.26 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.87x = 736.26 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.87x = 182,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,268.53/490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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