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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 738.43 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 738.43 and 248.68 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 738.43 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/738.43 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 738.43 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 183,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,633.39/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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