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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 665.13 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 665.13 and 272.24 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 665.13 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/665.13 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 665.13 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 181,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,074.99/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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