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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 665.00 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 665.00 and 272.08 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 665.00 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/665.00 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 665.00 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 180,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932.37/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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