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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 741.11 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 741.11 and 250.31 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 741.11 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/741.11 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 741.11 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 185,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505.99/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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