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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 738.79 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 738.79 and 248.96 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 738.79 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/738.79 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 738.79 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 183,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,930.38/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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