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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 666.08 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 666.08 and 371.88 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 666.08 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/666.08 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 666.08 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 247,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,699.97/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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