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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 665.33 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 665.33 and 350.12 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 665.33 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/665.33 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 665.33 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 232,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,942.89/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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