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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 665.77 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 665.77 and 377.09 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 665.77 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/665.77 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 665.77 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 251,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,055.21/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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