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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 723.80 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 723.80 and 251.60 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 723.80 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/723.80 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 723.80 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 182,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103.20/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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