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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 741.03 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 741.03 and 251.37 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 741.03 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/741.03 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 741.03 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 186,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,272.71/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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