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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 724.66 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 724.66 and 252.45 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 724.66 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/724.66 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 724.66 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 182,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,939.79/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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