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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.55, 738.78 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.55, 738.78 and 249.24 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.55 : 738.78 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.55/738.78 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.55x = 738.78 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.55x = 184,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,133.53/492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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