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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 723.74 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 723.74 and 251.37 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 723.74 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/723.74 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 723.74 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 181,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,925.27/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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