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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 721.40 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 721.40 and 249.93 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 721.40 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/721.40 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 721.40 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 180,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,298.25/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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