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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 724.50 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 724.50 and 374.09 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 724.50 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/724.50 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 724.50 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 271,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,028.21/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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