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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 725.22 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 725.22 and 252.63 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 725.22 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/725.22 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 725.22 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 183,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,212.33/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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