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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 665.62 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 665.62 and 275.44 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 665.62 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/665.62 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 665.62 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 183,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,338.37/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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