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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 739.26 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 739.26 and 249.28 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 739.26 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/739.26 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 739.26 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 184,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,282.73/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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