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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 665.62 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 665.62 and 275.34 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 665.62 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/665.62 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 665.62 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 183,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,271.81/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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