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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.24 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.24 and 271.52 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.24 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.24 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.24 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 180,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,354.44/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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