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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.61, 666.11 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.61, 666.11 and 371.91 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.61 : 666.11 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.61/666.11 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.61x = 666.11 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.61x = 247,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,731.11/482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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