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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.04 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.04 and 252.32 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.04 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.04 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.04 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 182,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,942.09/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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