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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.65, 742.47 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.65, 742.47 and 248.03 is: 372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.65 : 742.47 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.65/742.47 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.65x = 742.47 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.65x = 184,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,151.12/494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.29

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