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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 737.71 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 737.71 and 248.17 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 737.71 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/737.71 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 737.71 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 183,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,077.49/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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