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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 667.29 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 667.29 and 262.50 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 667.29 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/667.29 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 667.29 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 175,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,163.63/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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