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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 724.55 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 724.55 and 367.45 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 724.55 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/724.55 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 724.55 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 266,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,234.06/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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