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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 724.02 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 724.02 and 359.02 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 724.02 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/724.02 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 724.02 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 259,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,937.66/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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