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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 725.94 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 725.94 and 252.18 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 725.94 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/725.94 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 725.94 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 183,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,067.55/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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