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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 724.11 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 724.11 and 252.34 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 724.11 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/724.11 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 724.11 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 182,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,718.14/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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