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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.31, 722.04 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.31, 722.04 and 247.13 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 722.04 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/722.04 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 722.04 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 178,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,437.75/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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