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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.99, 666.51 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.99, 666.51 and 261.94 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.99 : 666.51 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.99/666.51 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.99x = 666.51 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.99x = 174,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,584.57/482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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