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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.32, 740.76 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.32, 740.76 and 250.51 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.32 : 740.76 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.32/740.76 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.32x = 740.76 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.32x = 185,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,567.79/494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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