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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 666.56 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 666.56 and 261.97 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 666.56 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/666.56 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 666.56 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 174,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,616.55/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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