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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 725.90 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 725.90 and 252.77 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 725.90 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/725.90 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 725.90 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 183,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,480.85/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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