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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.60, 736.84 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.60, 736.84 and 248.32 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.60 : 736.84 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.60/736.84 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.60x = 736.84 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.60x = 182,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,972.11/491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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