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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.02 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.02 and 368.76 is: 552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.02 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.02 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.02 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 267,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,358.38/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.90

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