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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 725.72 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 725.72 and 388.26 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 725.72 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/725.72 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 725.72 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 281,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,766.11/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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