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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.31, 725.22 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.31, 725.22 and 264.09 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.31 : 725.22 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.31/725.22 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.31x = 725.22 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.31x = 191,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,526.07/483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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