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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 740.10 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 740.10 and 249.76 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 740.10 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/740.10 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 740.10 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 184,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,847.38/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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