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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.71, 737.50 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.71, 737.50 and 248.13 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.71 : 737.50 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.71/737.50 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.71x = 737.50 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.71x = 182,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,990.95/491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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