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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 665.67 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 665.67 and 272.57 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 665.67 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/665.67 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 665.67 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 181,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,440.69/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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