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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.75, 666.20 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.75, 666.20 and 275.75 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.75 : 666.20 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.75/666.20 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.75x = 666.20 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.75x = 183,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,704.65/482.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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