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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.02, 723.50 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.02, 723.50 and 251.07 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.02 : 723.50 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.02/723.50 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.02x = 723.50 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.02x = 181,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,649.15/482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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