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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 666.72 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 666.72 and 262.07 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 666.72 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/666.72 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 666.72 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 174,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,727.31/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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