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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 720.93 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 720.93 and 249.78 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 720.93 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/720.93 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 720.93 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 180,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,077.54/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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