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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 742.59 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 742.59 and 251.91 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 742.59 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/742.59 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 742.59 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 187,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,065.85/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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