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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 737.13 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 737.13 and 247.98 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 737.13 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/737.13 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 737.13 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 182,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,793.50/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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