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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 724.14 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 724.14 and 251.72 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 724.14 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/724.14 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 724.14 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 182,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,276.90/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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