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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 736.29 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 736.29 and 244.05 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 736.29 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/736.29 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 736.29 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 179,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,691.57/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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