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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 736.59 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 736.59 and 247.91 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 736.59 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/736.59 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 736.59 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 182,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608.03/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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