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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 737.74 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 737.74 and 248.38 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 737.74 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/737.74 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 737.74 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 183,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,239.86/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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