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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 724.63 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 724.63 and 264.24 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 724.63 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/724.63 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 724.63 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 191,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,472.61/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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