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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 736.54 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 736.54 and 247.72 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 736.54 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/736.54 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 736.54 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 182,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,455.69/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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