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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 725.33 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 725.33 and 252.30 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 725.33 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/725.33 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 725.33 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 182,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,999.50/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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