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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.88 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.88 and 251.04 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.88 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.88 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.88 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 181,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,471.80/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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