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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.34 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.34 and 249.12 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.34 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.34 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.34 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 179,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,451.10/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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