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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.29 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.29 and 381.53 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.29 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.29 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.29 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 277,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,095.88/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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