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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.94, 740.75 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.94, 740.75 and 250.43 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.94 : 740.75 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.94/740.75 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.94x = 740.75 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.94x = 185,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,508.50/493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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