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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 752.38 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 752.38 and 483.23 is: 725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 752.38 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/752.38 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 752.38 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 363,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,566.41/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.10

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