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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 725.34 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 725.34 and 278.32 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 725.34 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/725.34 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 725.34 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 201,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,876.63/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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