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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 723.56 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 723.56 and 335.71 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 723.56 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/723.56 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 723.56 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 242,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,902.84/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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