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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.08, 740.28 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.08, 740.28 and 250.08 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.08 : 740.28 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.08/740.28 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.08x = 740.28 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.08x = 185,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129.22/493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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