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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 667.31 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 667.31 and 366.86 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 667.31 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/667.31 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 667.31 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 244,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,809.35/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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