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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 666.88 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 666.88 and 262.20 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 666.88 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/666.88 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 666.88 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 174,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855.50/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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