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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 740.54 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 740.54 and 249.94 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 740.54 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/740.54 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 740.54 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 185,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,087.95/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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