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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 667.20 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 667.20 and 372.52 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 667.20 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/667.20 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 667.20 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 248,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,545.34/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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