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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 666.59 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 666.59 and 261.98 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 666.59 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/666.59 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 666.59 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 174,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,636.51/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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