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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 739.67 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 739.67 and 250.05 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 739.67 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/739.67 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 739.67 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 184,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,954.48/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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