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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.87, 737.07 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.87, 737.07 and 248.06 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.87 : 737.07 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.87/737.07 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.87x = 737.07 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.87x = 182,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,833.90/491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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