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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 747.87 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 747.87 and 248.61 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 747.87 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/747.87 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 747.87 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 185,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,927.96/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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