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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.75, 660.77 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.75, 660.77 and 271.75 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.75 : 660.77 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.75/660.77 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.75x = 660.77 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.75x = 179,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,564.25/478.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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