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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 741.29 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 741.29 and 250.44 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 741.29 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/741.29 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 741.29 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 185,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,645.59/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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