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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.58 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.58 and 261.26 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.58 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.58 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.58 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 173,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,889.43/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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