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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 665.54 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 665.54 and 272.54 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 665.54 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/665.54 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 665.54 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 181,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,388.62/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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