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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 665.47 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 665.47 and 369.79 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 665.47 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/665.47 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 665.47 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 246,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,084.15/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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