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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.86, 723.65 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.86, 723.65 and 251.27 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.86 : 723.65 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.86/723.65 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.86x = 723.65 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.86x = 181,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,829.37/482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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