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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.71 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.71 and 252.78 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.71 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.71 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.71 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 183,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444.97/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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