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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 721.74 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 721.74 and 253 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 721.74 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/721.74 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 721.74 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 182,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,600.22/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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