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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.24 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.24 and 365.36 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.24 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.24 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.24 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 243,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,052.09/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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