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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.59, 665.98 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.59, 665.98 and 261.54 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.59 : 665.98 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.59/665.98 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.59x = 665.98 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.59x = 174,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,182.25/482.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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