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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 665.34 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 665.34 and 275.14 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 665.34 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/665.34 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 665.34 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 183,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,061.65/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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