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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 737.39 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 737.39 and 247.94 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 737.39 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/737.39 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 737.39 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 182,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,825.41/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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