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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.63, 722.67 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.63, 722.67 and 250.40 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.63 : 722.67 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.63/722.67 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.63x = 722.67 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.63x = 180,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,956.57/481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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