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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.66, 666.08 and 272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.66, 666.08 and 272.83 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.66 : 666.08 = 272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.66/666.08 = 272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.66x = 666.08 × 272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.66x = 181,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726.61/482.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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