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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 740.88 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 740.88 and 250.74 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 740.88 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/740.88 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 740.88 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 185,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,768.25/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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