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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.57, 740.82 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.57, 740.82 and 250.27 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.57 : 740.82 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.57/740.82 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.57x = 740.82 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.57x = 185,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,405.02/493.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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