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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.73, 738.58 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.73, 738.58 and 248.74 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.73 : 738.58 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.73/738.58 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.73x = 738.58 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.73x = 183,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,714.39/492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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