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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 666.75 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 666.75 and 262.10 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 666.75 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/666.75 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 666.75 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 174,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,758.31/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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