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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 722.06 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 722.06 and 250.54 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 722.06 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/722.06 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 722.06 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 180,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,901.85/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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