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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 667.25 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 667.25 and 262.47 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 667.25 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/667.25 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 667.25 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 175,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,136.76/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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