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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.90, 741.44 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.90, 741.44 and 250.86 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.90 : 741.44 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.90/741.44 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.90x = 741.44 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.90x = 185,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,997.64/494.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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