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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 736.54 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 736.54 and 248.16 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 736.54 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/736.54 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 736.54 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 182,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,779.77/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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