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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 740.24 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 740.24 and 249.99 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 740.24 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/740.24 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 740.24 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 185,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,049.51/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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