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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 665.50 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 665.50 and 261.20 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 665.50 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/665.50 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 665.50 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 173,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,828.60/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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