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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.34 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.34 and 251.82 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.34 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.34 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.34 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 182,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,655.12/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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