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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.50, 665.68 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.50, 665.68 and 272.64 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.50 : 665.68 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.50/665.68 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.50x = 665.68 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.50x = 181,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,491.00/482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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