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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.98, 737.97 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.98, 737.97 and 248.37 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.98 : 737.97 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.98/737.97 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.98x = 737.97 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.98x = 183,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,289.61/491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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