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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666.02 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666.02 and 275.64 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 666.02 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/666.02 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 666.02 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 183,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,581.75/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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