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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 723.90 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 723.90 and 367.58 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 723.90 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/723.90 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 723.90 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 266,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,091.16/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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