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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 722.09 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 722.09 and 250.24 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 722.09 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/722.09 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 722.09 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 180,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,695.80/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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