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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 724.46 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 724.46 and 361.64 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 724.46 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/724.46 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 724.46 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 261,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,991.91/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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