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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 665.69 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 665.69 and 272.63 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 665.69 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/665.69 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 665.69 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 181,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,490.50/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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