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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.55 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.55 and 251.94 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.55 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.55 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.55 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 182,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,541.87/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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