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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 665.34 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 665.34 and 261.07 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 665.34 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/665.34 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 665.34 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 173,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,702.15/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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