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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 666.72 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 666.72 and 366.78 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 666.72 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/666.72 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 666.72 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 244,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,539.56/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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