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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 665.84 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 665.84 and 372.32 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 665.84 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/665.84 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 665.84 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 247,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,905.55/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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