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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.04 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.04 and 251.86 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.04 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.04 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.04 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 182,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608.57/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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