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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 738.69 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 738.69 and 248.81 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 738.69 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/738.69 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 738.69 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 183,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,788.83/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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