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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.81 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.81 and 252.63 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.81 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.81 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.81 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 183,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,360.12/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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