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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.24, 735.95 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.24, 735.95 and 247.94 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.24 : 735.95 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.24/735.95 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.24x = 735.95 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.24x = 182,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,471.44/491.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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