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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 725.77 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 725.77 and 359.91 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 725.77 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/725.77 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 725.77 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 261,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,213.70/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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