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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 740.64 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 740.64 and 250.36 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 740.64 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/740.64 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 740.64 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 185,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,426.63/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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