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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 740.16 and 249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 740.16 and 249.83 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 740.16 = 249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/740.16 = 249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 740.16 × 249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 184,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,914.17/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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