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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 723.72 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 723.72 and 373.16 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 723.72 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/723.72 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 723.72 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 270,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,063.36/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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