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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 739.74 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 739.74 and 250.08 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 739.74 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/739.74 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 739.74 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 184,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,994.18/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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