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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 661.35 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 661.35 and 272.26 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 661.35 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/661.35 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 661.35 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 180,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,059.15/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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