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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 726.30 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 726.30 and 376.20 is: 564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 726.30 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/726.30 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 726.30 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 273,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,234.06/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.93

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