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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.37, 740.06 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.37, 740.06 and 249.56 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.37 : 740.06 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.37/740.06 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.37x = 740.06 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.37x = 184,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.37/493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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