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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 664.23 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 664.23 and 271.55 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 664.23 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/664.23 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 664.23 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 180,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,374.34/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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