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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 722.44 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 722.44 and 378.32 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 722.44 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/722.44 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 722.44 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 273,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,313.50/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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