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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 665.67 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 665.67 and 283.32 is: 390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 665.67 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/665.67 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 665.67 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 188,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,597.62/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.99

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