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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.37, 662.92 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.37, 662.92 and 270.55 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.37 : 662.92 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.37/662.92 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.37x = 662.92 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.37x = 179,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,354.69/480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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