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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 665.31 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 665.31 and 272.33 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 665.31 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/665.31 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 665.31 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 181,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,183.87/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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