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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 720.81 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 720.81 and 250.14 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 720.81 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/720.81 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 720.81 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 180,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,303.41/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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