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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 737.61 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 737.61 and 248.06 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 737.61 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/737.61 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 737.61 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 182,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,972.45/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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