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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.97 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.97 and 251.70 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.97 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.97 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.97 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 187,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,004.29/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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