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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.60, 737.76 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.60, 737.76 and 248.30 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.60 : 737.76 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.60/737.76 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.60x = 737.76 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.60x = 183,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,185.81/491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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