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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 664.13 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 664.13 and 274.29 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 664.13 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/664.13 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 664.13 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 182,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,162.85/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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