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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 741.66 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 741.66 and 251.14 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 741.66 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/741.66 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 741.66 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 186,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,256.78/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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