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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 723.45 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 723.45 and 251.10 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 723.45 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/723.45 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 723.45 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 181,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,658.30/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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