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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.43, 737.88 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.43, 737.88 and 248.62 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.43 : 737.88 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.43/737.88 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.43x = 737.88 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.43x = 183,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,451.73/492.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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