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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 736.44 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 736.44 and 247.24 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 736.44 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/736.44 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 736.44 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 182,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,077.43/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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