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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 739.78 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 739.78 and 249.59 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 739.78 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/739.78 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 739.78 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 184,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,637.99/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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