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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 666.56 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 666.56 and 261.97 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 666.56 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/666.56 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 666.56 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 174,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,618.72/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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