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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.21, 665.46 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.21, 665.46 and 272.37 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.21 : 665.46 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.21/665.46 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.21x = 665.46 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.21x = 181,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,251.34/482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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