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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 722.22 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 722.22 and 250.67 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 722.22 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/722.22 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 722.22 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 181,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,035.28/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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