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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.11, 725.56 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.11, 725.56 and 252.16 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.11 : 725.56 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.11/725.56 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.11x = 725.56 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.11x = 182,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,954.77/483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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