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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 666.56 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 666.56 and 359.30 is: 495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 666.56 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/666.56 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 666.56 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 239,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,497.57/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.51

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