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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.05, 665.23 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.05, 665.23 and 261 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.05 : 665.23 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.05/665.23 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.05x = 665.23 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.05x = 173,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,623.73/482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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