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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 666.21 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 666.21 and 261.71 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 666.21 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/666.21 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 666.21 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 174,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,354.24/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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