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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.79 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.79 and 251.13 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.79 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.79 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.79 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 186,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,288.82/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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