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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 666.21 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 666.21 and 378.24 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 666.21 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/666.21 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 666.21 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 251,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,985.38/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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