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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 738.19 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 738.19 and 248.52 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 738.19 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/738.19 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 738.19 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 183,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,451.59/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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