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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 740.91 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 740.91 and 250.33 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 740.91 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/740.91 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 740.91 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 185,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,472.00/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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