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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.60, 665.91 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.60, 665.91 and 275.60 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.60 : 665.91 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.60/665.91 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.60x = 665.91 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.60x = 183,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,524.80/482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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