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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.00, 737.48 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.00, 737.48 and 248.01 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.00 : 737.48 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.00/737.48 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.00x = 737.48 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.00x = 182,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,901.17/492.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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