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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.65, 737.48 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.65, 737.48 and 248.04 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.65 : 737.48 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.65/737.48 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.65x = 737.48 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.65x = 182,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,925.16/491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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