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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 735.48 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.04, 735.48 and 247.14 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.04 : 735.48 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.04/735.48 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.04x = 735.48 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.04x = 181,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,766.53/491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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