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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 736.38 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 736.38 and 247.62 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 736.38 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/736.38 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 736.38 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 182,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,342.42/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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