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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 724.90 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 724.90 and 375.28 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 724.90 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/724.90 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 724.90 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 272,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,040.47/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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