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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 736.73 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 736.73 and 244.59 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 736.73 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/736.73 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 736.73 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 180,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,196.79/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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