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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 724.16 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 724.16 and 248.53 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 724.16 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/724.16 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 724.16 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 179,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,975.48/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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