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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.06, 740.12 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.06, 740.12 and 249.52 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.06 : 740.12 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.06/740.12 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.06x = 740.12 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.06x = 184,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,674.74/493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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