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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 725.42 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 725.42 and 354.04 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 725.42 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/725.42 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 725.42 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 256,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,826.80/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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