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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.06, 737.37 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.06, 737.37 and 248.25 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.06 : 737.37 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.06/737.37 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.06x = 737.37 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.06x = 183,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,052.10/492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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