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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 665.46 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 665.46 and 372.08 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 665.46 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/665.46 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 665.46 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 247,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,601.03/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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