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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.61, 724.77 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.61, 724.77 and 252.69 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.61 : 724.77 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.61/724.77 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.61x = 724.77 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.61x = 183,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,140.87/483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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