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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.94, 739.88 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.94, 739.88 and 249.67 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.94 : 739.88 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.94/739.88 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.94x = 739.88 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.94x = 184,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,725.84/492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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