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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.25 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.25 and 252.13 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.25 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.25 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.25 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 182,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,857.28/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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