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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 738.03 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 738.03 and 249.37 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 738.03 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/738.03 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 738.03 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 184,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042.54/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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