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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 666.89 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 666.89 and 262.20 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 666.89 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/666.89 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 666.89 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 174,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,858.56/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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