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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 738.93 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 738.93 and 249.55 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 738.93 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/738.93 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 738.93 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 184,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,395.04/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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