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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.86, 666.35 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.86, 666.35 and 261.81 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.86 : 666.35 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.86/666.35 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.86x = 666.35 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.86x = 174,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,458.76/482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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