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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.65, 737.61 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.65, 737.61 and 248.32 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.65 : 737.61 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.65/737.61 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.65x = 737.61 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.65x = 183,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,163.32/491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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