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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 722.28 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 722.28 and 250.60 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 722.28 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/722.28 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 722.28 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 181,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,003.37/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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