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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 666.52 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 666.52 and 378.27 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 666.52 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/666.52 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 666.52 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 252,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,123.57/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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