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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.52 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.52 and 249.23 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.52 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.52 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.52 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 184,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,310.57/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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