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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.60 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.60 and 248.27 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.60 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.60 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.60 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 183,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,119.02/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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