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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 725.57 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 725.57 and 368.78 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 725.57 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/725.57 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 725.57 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 267,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,573.86/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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