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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 665.38 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 665.38 and 371.37 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 665.38 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/665.38 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 665.38 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 247,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,102.17/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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