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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 723.11 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 723.11 and 250.55 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 723.11 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/723.11 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 723.11 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 181,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,175.21/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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