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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 736.98 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 736.98 and 247.72 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 736.98 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/736.98 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 736.98 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 182,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,564.69/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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