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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 667.04 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 667.04 and 262.32 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 667.04 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/667.04 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 667.04 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 174,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,978.59/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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