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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 725.56 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 725.56 and 264.17 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 725.56 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/725.56 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 725.56 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 191,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,666.24/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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