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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 737.56 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 737.56 and 248.08 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 737.56 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/737.56 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 737.56 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 182,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,973.88/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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