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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.57, 740.70 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.57, 740.70 and 250.50 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.57 : 740.70 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.57/740.70 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.57x = 740.70 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.57x = 185,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,545.35/494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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