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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 724 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 724 and 251.62 is: 377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 724 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/724 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 724 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 182,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,172.88/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.15

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