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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 665.95 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 665.95 and 261.53 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 665.95 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/665.95 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 665.95 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 174,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,162.57/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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