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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 740.71 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 740.71 and 250.71 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 740.71 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/740.71 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 740.71 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 185,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,700.94/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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