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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 724.55 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 724.55 and 175.11 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 724.55 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/724.55 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 724.55 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 126,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,875.95/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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