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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 743.97 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 743.97 and 249.24 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 743.97 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/743.97 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 743.97 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 185,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427.08/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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