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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 725.04 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 725.04 and 175.32 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 725.04 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/725.04 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 725.04 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 127,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,114.01/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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