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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 723.05 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 723.05 and 366.45 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 723.05 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/723.05 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 723.05 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 264,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,959.84/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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