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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 724.60 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 724.60 and 251.68 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 724.60 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/724.60 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 724.60 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 182,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,367.33/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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