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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.12, 665.32 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.12, 665.32 and 272.31 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.12 : 665.32 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.12/665.32 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.12x = 665.32 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.12x = 181,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,173.29/482.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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