Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666 and 366.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666 and 366.48 is: 505.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.12 : 666 = 366.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.12/666 = 366.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.12x = 666 × 366.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.12x = 244,075.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,075.68/483.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505.21
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