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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.75, 721.99 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.75, 721.99 and 249.79 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 721.99 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/721.99 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 721.99 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 180,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,345.88/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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