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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.70, 738.09 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.70, 738.09 and 248.44 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.70 : 738.09 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.70/738.09 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.70x = 738.09 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.70x = 183,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,371.08/492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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