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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 666.88 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 666.88 and 373.52 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 666.88 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/666.88 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 666.88 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 249,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,093.02/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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