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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 665.14 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 665.14 and 272.17 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 665.14 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/665.14 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 665.14 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 181,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,031.98/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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