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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 740.89 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 740.89 and 250.28 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 740.89 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/740.89 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 740.89 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 185,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,424.99/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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