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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 725.54 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 725.54 and 347.01 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 725.54 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/725.54 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 725.54 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 251,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,769.64/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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