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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.72, 740.90 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.72, 740.90 and 250.41 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.72 : 740.90 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.72/740.90 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.72x = 740.90 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.72x = 185,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,528.77/493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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