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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 665.80 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 665.80 and 364.20 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 665.80 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/665.80 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 665.80 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 242,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,484.36/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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