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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 741.71 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 741.71 and 250.86 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 741.71 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/741.71 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 741.71 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 186,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,064.12/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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