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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 665.05 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 665.05 and 272.09 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 665.05 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/665.05 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 665.05 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 180,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953.45/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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