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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 666.73 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 666.73 and 378.52 is: 521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 666.73 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/666.73 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 666.73 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 252,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,373.20/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.79

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