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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.74, 667.55 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.74, 667.55 and 262.67 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.74 : 667.55 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.74/667.55 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.74x = 667.55 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.74x = 175,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,347.68/483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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