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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.89, 666.38 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.89, 666.38 and 261.84 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.89 : 666.38 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.89/666.38 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.89x = 666.38 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.89x = 174,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,484.94/482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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