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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 740.72 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 740.72 and 250.20 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 740.72 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/740.72 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 740.72 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 185,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,326.89/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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