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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 665.78 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 665.78 and 272.68 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 665.78 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/665.78 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 665.78 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 181,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,544.89/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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