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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 665.60 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 665.60 and 272.50 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 665.60 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/665.60 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 665.60 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 181,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,372.97/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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