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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 726.62 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 726.62 and 381.84 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 726.62 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/726.62 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 726.62 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 277,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,452.58/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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