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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 720.65 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 720.65 and 249.71 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 720.65 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/720.65 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 720.65 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 179,952.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,952.21/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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