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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 737.20 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 737.20 and 247.86 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 737.20 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/737.20 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 737.20 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 182,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,722.70/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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