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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.30 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.30 and 251.37 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.30 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.30 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.30 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 182,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,062.41/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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