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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.53, 741.18 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.53, 741.18 and 251.12 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.53 : 741.18 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.53/741.18 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.53x = 741.18 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.53x = 186,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,125.12/494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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