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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.89, 740.85 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.89, 740.85 and 250.35 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.89 : 740.85 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.89/740.85 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.89x = 740.85 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.89x = 185,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,471.80/493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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