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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.45, 737.62 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.45, 737.62 and 248.14 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.45 : 737.62 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.45/737.62 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.45x = 737.62 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.45x = 183,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,034.72/491.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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