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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 723.60 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 723.60 and 355.04 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 723.60 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/723.60 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 723.60 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 256,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,906.94/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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