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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 738.08 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 738.08 and 248.60 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 738.08 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/738.08 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 738.08 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 183,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,486.69/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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