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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.17 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.17 and 248.13 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.17 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.17 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.17 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 182,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,913.99/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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