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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 725.03 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 725.03 and 347.28 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 725.03 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/725.03 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 725.03 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 251,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,788.42/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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