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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.10 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.10 and 175.28 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.10 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.10 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.10 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 127,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,091.90/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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