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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.38 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.38 and 247.74 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.38 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.38 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.38 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 182,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,430.78/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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