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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 664.28 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 664.28 and 271.56 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 664.28 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/664.28 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 664.28 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 180,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388.56/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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