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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.49, 725.58 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.49, 725.58 and 366.70 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.49 : 725.58 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.49/725.58 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.49x = 725.58 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.49x = 266,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,072.80/483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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