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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 663.75 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 663.75 and 271.24 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 663.75 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/663.75 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 663.75 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 180,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,033.89/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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