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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.15, 665.38 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.15, 665.38 and 272.34 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.15 : 665.38 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.15/665.38 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.15x = 665.38 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.15x = 181,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208.91/482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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