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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 725.86 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 725.86 and 252.92 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 725.86 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/725.86 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 725.86 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 183,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,586.64/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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