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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.71, 736.73 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.71, 736.73 and 244.58 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.71 : 736.73 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.71/736.73 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.71x = 736.73 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.71x = 180,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,189.42/491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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