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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 664.97 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 664.97 and 272.01 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 664.97 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/664.97 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 664.97 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 180,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,878.49/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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