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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 740.25 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 740.25 and 249.90 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 740.25 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/740.25 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 740.25 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 184,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,988.48/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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