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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.54 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.54 and 250.86 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.54 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.54 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.54 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 181,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,510.90/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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