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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 738.64 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 738.64 and 248.67 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 738.64 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/738.64 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 738.64 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 183,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,678.62/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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