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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 667.61 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 667.61 and 262.73 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 667.61 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/667.61 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 667.61 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 175,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,402.52/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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