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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 723.33 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 723.33 and 374.10 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 723.33 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/723.33 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 723.33 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 270,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,597.75/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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