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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.32, 738.94 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.32, 738.94 and 249.02 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.32 : 738.94 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.32/738.94 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.32x = 738.94 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.32x = 184,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,005.90/492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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