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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 662.37 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 662.37 and 270.16 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 662.37 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/662.37 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 662.37 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 178,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,945.88/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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