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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 726.57 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 726.57 and 372.96 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 726.57 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/726.57 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 726.57 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 270,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,981.55/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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