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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 738.09 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 738.09 and 248.43 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 738.09 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/738.09 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 738.09 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 183,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,363.70/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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