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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 738.09 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 738.09 and 248.31 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 738.09 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/738.09 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 738.09 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 183,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,275.13/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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