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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 725.09 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 725.09 and 263.84 is: 395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 725.09 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/725.09 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 725.09 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 191,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,302.80/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.90

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