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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.09, 740.07 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.09, 740.07 and 249.75 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.09 : 740.07 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.09/740.07 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.09x = 740.07 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.09x = 184,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,832.48/493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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