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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 739.46 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 739.46 and 250.44 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 739.46 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/739.46 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 739.46 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 185,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,190.36/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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