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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 666.95 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 666.95 and 262.24 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 666.95 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/666.95 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 666.95 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 174,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,902.74/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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