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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 738.48 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 738.48 and 249.03 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 738.48 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/738.48 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 738.48 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 183,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,903.67/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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