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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.26, 665.48 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.26, 665.48 and 275.26 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.26 : 665.48 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.26/665.48 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.26x = 665.48 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.26x = 183,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,180.02/482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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