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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.49 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.49 and 248.62 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.49 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.49 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.49 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 183,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354.76/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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