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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 662.06 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 662.06 and 272.75 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 662.06 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/662.06 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 662.06 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 180,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,575.50/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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