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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 740.88 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 740.88 and 250.32 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 740.88 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/740.88 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 740.88 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 185,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,457.08/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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