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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 736.57 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 736.57 and 244.60 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 736.57 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/736.57 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 736.57 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 180,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,165.02/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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