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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 725.13 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 725.13 and 338.67 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 725.13 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/725.13 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 725.13 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 245,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,579.78/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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