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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.06, 665.09 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.06, 665.09 and 371.34 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.06 : 665.09 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.06/665.09 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.06x = 665.09 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.06x = 246,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,972.66/482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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