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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 737.58 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 737.58 and 248.36 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 737.58 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/737.58 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 737.58 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 183,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,185.37/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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