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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 724.36 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 724.36 and 367.60 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 724.36 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/724.36 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 724.36 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 266,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,274.74/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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