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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.71, 741.99 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.71, 741.99 and 251.13 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.71 : 741.99 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.71/741.99 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.71x = 741.99 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.71x = 186,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,335.95/494.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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