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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 726.84 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 726.84 and 375.84 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 726.84 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/726.84 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 726.84 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 273,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,175.55/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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