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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.82, 666.66 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.82, 666.66 and 372.40 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.82 : 666.66 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.82/666.66 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.82x = 666.66 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.82x = 248,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,264.18/483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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