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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 716.33 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 716.33 and 249.50 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 716.33 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/716.33 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 716.33 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 178,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,724.34/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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