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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 723.33 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 723.33 and 367.11 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 723.33 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/723.33 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 723.33 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 265,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,541.68/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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