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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.50, 665.94 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.50, 665.94 and 366.22 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.50 : 665.94 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.50/665.94 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.50x = 665.94 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.50x = 243,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,880.55/482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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