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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.36 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.36 and 247.44 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.36 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.36 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.36 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 182,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204.92/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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