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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.96, 742.28 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.96, 742.28 and 248.06 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.96 : 742.28 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.96/742.28 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.96x = 742.28 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.96x = 184,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,129.98/494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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