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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 667.05 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 667.05 and 262.32 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 667.05 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/667.05 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 667.05 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 174,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,980.56/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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