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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 725.18 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 725.18 and 336.40 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 725.18 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/725.18 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 725.18 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 243,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,950.55/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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