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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.20, 741.42 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.20, 741.42 and 250.72 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.20 : 741.42 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.20/741.42 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.20x = 741.42 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.20x = 185,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,888.82/494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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