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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661 and 272 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 179,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,792/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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