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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.56 and 249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.56 and 249.85 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.56 = 249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.56 = 249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.56 × 249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 180,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,281.77/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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