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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 666.48 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 666.48 and 373.36 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 666.48 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/666.48 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 666.48 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 248,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,836.97/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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