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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 666.42 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 666.42 and 261.87 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 666.42 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/666.42 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 666.42 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 174,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,515.41/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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