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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 667.62 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 667.62 and 380.04 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 667.62 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/667.62 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 667.62 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 253,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,722.30/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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