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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 724.05 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 724.05 and 360.26 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 724.05 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/724.05 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 724.05 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 260,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,842.63/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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