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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 723.76 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 723.76 and 251.62 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 723.76 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/723.76 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 723.76 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 182,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,112.49/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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