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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.41 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.41 and 175.57 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.41 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.41 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.41 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 127,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,357.65/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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