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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.69, 666.11 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.69, 666.11 and 261.64 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.69 : 666.11 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.69/666.11 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.69x = 666.11 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.69x = 174,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278.05/482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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