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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 661.50 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 661.50 and 272.34 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 661.50 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/661.50 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 661.50 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 180,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152.91/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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