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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.94, 736.88 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.94, 736.88 and 247.67 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.94 : 736.88 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.94/736.88 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.94x = 736.88 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.94x = 182,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,498.15/490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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