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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.61, 667.38 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.61, 667.38 and 262.56 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.61 : 667.38 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.61/667.38 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.61x = 667.38 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.61x = 175,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,222.64/483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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