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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 665.53 and 261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 665.53 and 261.21 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 665.53 = 261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/665.53 = 261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 665.53 × 261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 173,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,844.93/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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