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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 726.15 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 726.15 and 388.82 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 726.15 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/726.15 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 726.15 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 282,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,341.64/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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