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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 741.15 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 741.15 and 250.97 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 741.15 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/741.15 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 741.15 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 186,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002.71/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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