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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.25, 662.75 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.25, 662.75 and 273.25 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 662.75 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/662.75 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 662.75 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 181,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,096.44/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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