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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 665.52 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 665.52 and 272.50 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 665.52 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/665.52 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 665.52 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 181,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,351.51/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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