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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.30, 665.37 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.30, 665.37 and 358.26 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.30 : 665.37 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.30/665.37 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.30x = 665.37 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.30x = 238,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,375.46/482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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