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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 723.43 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 723.43 and 250.92 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 723.43 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/723.43 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 723.43 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 181,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,525.49/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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