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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 721.38 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 721.38 and 250.26 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 721.38 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/721.38 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 721.38 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 180,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,532.56/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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