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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.43, 745.47 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.43, 745.47 and 250.38 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.43 : 745.47 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.43/745.47 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.43x = 745.47 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.43x = 186,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,650.78/497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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