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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 738.84 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 738.84 and 249.32 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 738.84 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/738.84 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 738.84 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 184,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,207.59/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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