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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 726.43 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 726.43 and 250.39 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 726.43 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/726.43 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 726.43 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 181,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,890.81/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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