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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 666.80 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 666.80 and 262.14 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 666.80 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/666.80 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 666.80 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 174,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,794.95/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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