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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.79, 740.99 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.79, 740.99 and 250.49 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.79 : 740.99 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.79/740.99 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.79x = 740.99 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.79x = 185,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,606.88/493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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