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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.02, 738.54 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.02, 738.54 and 248.76 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.02 : 738.54 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.02/738.54 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.02x = 738.54 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.02x = 183,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,719.21/493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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