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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 667.28 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 667.28 and 352.32 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 667.28 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/667.28 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 667.28 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 235,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,096.09/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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