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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.47, 738.60 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.47, 738.60 and 248.76 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.47 : 738.60 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.47/738.60 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.47x = 738.60 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.47x = 183,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,734.14/492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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