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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.87, 739.31 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.87, 739.31 and 249.06 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.87 : 739.31 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.87/739.31 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.87x = 739.31 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.87x = 184,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,131.30/492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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