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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 720.23 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 720.23 and 249.11 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 720.23 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/720.23 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 720.23 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 179,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,414.35/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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