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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.13 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.13 and 250.97 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.13 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.13 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.13 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 181,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,479.69/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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