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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 724.82 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 724.82 and 368.28 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 724.82 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/724.82 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 724.82 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 266,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,934.87/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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