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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 665.96 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 665.96 and 272.79 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 665.96 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/665.96 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 665.96 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 181,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665.86/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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