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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 722.89 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 722.89 and 250.67 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 722.89 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/722.89 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 722.89 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 181,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208.96/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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