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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.69, 740.38 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.69, 740.38 and 250.19 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.69 : 740.38 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.69/740.38 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.69x = 740.38 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.69x = 185,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231.97/493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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