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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 667.36 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 667.36 and 372.64 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 667.36 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/667.36 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 667.36 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 248,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,685.03/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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