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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 725.85 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 725.85 and 376.54 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 725.85 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/725.85 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 725.85 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 273,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,311.56/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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