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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.42, 723.94 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.42, 723.94 and 251.44 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.42 : 723.94 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.42/723.94 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.42x = 723.94 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.42x = 182,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025.04/482.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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