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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 723.57 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 723.57 and 235.41 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 723.57 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/723.57 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 723.57 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 170,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,335.61/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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