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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 721.92 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 721.92 and 249.90 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 721.92 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/721.92 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 721.92 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 180,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,406.04/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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