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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 738.14 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 738.14 and 248.76 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 738.14 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/738.14 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 738.14 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 183,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,618.46/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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