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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 723.63 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 723.63 and 251.76 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 723.63 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/723.63 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 723.63 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 182,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,181.09/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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