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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 666.98 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 666.98 and 262.28 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 666.98 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/666.98 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 666.98 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 174,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,935.51/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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