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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 738.92 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 738.92 and 249.46 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 738.92 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/738.92 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 738.92 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 184,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,330.98/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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