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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.59, 665.96 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.59, 665.96 and 261.53 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.59 : 665.96 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.59/665.96 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.59x = 665.96 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.59x = 174,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,171.60/482.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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