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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 722.24 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 722.24 and 250.44 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 722.24 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/722.24 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 722.24 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 180,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,877.79/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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