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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.26 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.26 and 275 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.26 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.26 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.26 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 182,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,946.50/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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