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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 725.28 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 725.28 and 251.97 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 725.28 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/725.28 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 725.28 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 182,747.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747.86/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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