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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 722.51 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 722.51 and 250.62 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 722.51 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/722.51 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 722.51 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 181,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,074.20/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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