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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.85, 737.14 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.85, 737.14 and 248.25 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.85 : 737.14 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.85/737.14 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.85x = 737.14 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.85x = 182,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,990.70/491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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