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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 738.90 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 738.90 and 248.97 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 738.90 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/738.90 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 738.90 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 183,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,963.93/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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