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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.09 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.09 and 372.30 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.09 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.09 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.09 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 247,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,985.31/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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