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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 666.54 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 666.54 and 261.96 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 666.54 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/666.54 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 666.54 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 174,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,604.32/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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