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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 722.90 and 366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 722.90 and 366.83 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 722.90 = 366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/722.90 = 366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 722.90 × 366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 265,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,175.96/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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