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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 665.28 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 665.28 and 364.56 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 665.28 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/665.28 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 665.28 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 242,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,534.48/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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