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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.38, 665.50 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.38, 665.50 and 272.51 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.38 : 665.50 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.38/665.50 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.38x = 665.50 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.38x = 181,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,355.41/482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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