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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 725.31 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 725.31 and 252.60 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 725.31 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/725.31 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 725.31 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 183,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,213.31/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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