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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 723.83 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 723.83 and 251.25 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 723.83 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/723.83 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 723.83 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 181,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,861.03/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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