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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 736.69 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 736.69 and 244.19 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 736.69 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/736.69 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 736.69 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 179,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,892.33/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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