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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 722.55 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 722.55 and 383.82 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 722.55 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/722.55 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 722.55 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 277,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,329.14/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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