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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666.36 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666.36 and 372.33 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 666.36 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/666.36 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 666.36 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 248,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,105.82/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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