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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 661.35 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 661.35 and 272.28 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 661.35 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/661.35 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 661.35 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 180,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,072.38/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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