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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 665.58 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 665.58 and 275.29 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 665.58 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/665.58 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 665.58 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 183,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,227.52/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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