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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 740.85 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 740.85 and 250.05 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 740.85 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/740.85 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 740.85 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 185,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,249.54/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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