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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 741.99 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 741.99 and 251.58 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 741.99 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/741.99 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 741.99 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 186,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,669.84/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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