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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.69 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.69 and 250.28 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.69 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.69 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.69 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 180,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,874.85/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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