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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.97, 742.20 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.97, 742.20 and 247.91 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.97 : 742.20 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.97/742.20 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.97x = 742.20 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.97x = 183,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,994.16/494.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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