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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 723.56 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 723.56 and 359.82 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 723.56 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/723.56 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 723.56 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 260,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,351.36/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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