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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.58 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.58 and 339 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.58 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.58 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.58 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 245,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,971.62/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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