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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 725.07 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 725.07 and 252.36 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 725.07 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/725.07 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 725.07 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 182,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,978.67/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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