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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.80 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.80 and 263.76 is: 395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.80 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.80 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.80 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 191,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,173.25/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.69

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