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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 666.61 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 666.61 and 372.68 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 666.61 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/666.61 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 666.61 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 248,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427.95/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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