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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 740.87 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 740.87 and 251.22 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 740.87 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/740.87 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 740.87 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 186,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,121.36/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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