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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 724.44 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 724.44 and 251.78 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 724.44 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/724.44 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 724.44 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 182,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,399.50/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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