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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 722.29 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 722.29 and 250.23 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 722.29 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/722.29 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 722.29 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 180,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,738.63/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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