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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 667.28 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 667.28 and 262.49 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 667.28 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/667.28 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 667.28 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 175,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,155.53/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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