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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 725.22 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 725.22 and 264.24 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 725.22 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/725.22 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 725.22 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 191,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,632.13/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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