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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 666.16 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 666.16 and 366.32 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 666.16 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/666.16 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 666.16 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 244,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,027.73/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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