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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.85, 736.86 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.85, 736.86 and 248.55 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.85 : 736.86 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.85/736.86 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.85x = 736.86 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.85x = 183,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,146.55/491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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