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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.45, 665.78 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.45, 665.78 and 261.41 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.45 : 665.78 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.45/665.78 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.45x = 665.78 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.45x = 174,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,036.91/482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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