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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.19, 736.83 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.19, 736.83 and 247.56 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.19 : 736.83 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.19/736.83 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.19x = 736.83 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.19x = 182,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,409.63/491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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