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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 742.88 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 742.88 and 251.64 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 742.88 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/742.88 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 742.88 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 186,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,938.32/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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