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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 665.80 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 665.80 and 371.52 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 665.80 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/665.80 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 665.80 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 247,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,358.02/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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