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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 667.54 and 378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 667.54 and 378.58 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 667.54 = 378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/667.54 = 378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 667.54 × 378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 252,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,717.29/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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