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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 738.97 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 738.97 and 249.01 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 738.97 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/738.97 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 738.97 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 184,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,010.92/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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