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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 661.02 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 661.02 and 272 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 661.02 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/661.02 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 661.02 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 179,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,797.44/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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