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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 723.99 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 723.99 and 251.91 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 723.99 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/723.99 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 723.99 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 182,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,380.32/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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