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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 724.23 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 724.23 and 252.09 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 724.23 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/724.23 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 724.23 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 182,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571.14/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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