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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.90 and 249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.90 and 249.97 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.90 = 249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.90 = 249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.90 × 249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 180,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,453.34/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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