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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 726.41 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 726.41 and 252.91 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 726.41 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/726.41 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 726.41 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 183,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,711.46/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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