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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.07 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.07 and 249.44 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.07 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.07 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.07 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 181,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,110.90/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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