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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 667.35 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 667.35 and 262.53 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 667.35 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/667.35 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 667.35 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 175,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,200.91/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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