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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 720.21 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 720.21 and 249.44 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 720.21 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/720.21 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 720.21 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 179,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,645.58/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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