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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 740.42 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 740.42 and 250.38 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 740.42 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/740.42 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 740.42 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 185,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,386.36/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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