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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.39, 740.53 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.39, 740.53 and 250.09 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.39 : 740.53 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.39/740.53 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.39x = 740.53 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.39x = 185,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,195.45/493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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