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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 666.02 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 666.02 and 261.57 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 666.02 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/666.02 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 666.02 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 174,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,209.54/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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