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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 665.95 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 665.95 and 275.50 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 665.95 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/665.95 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 665.95 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 183,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,469.23/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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