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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 665.09 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 665.09 and 272.16 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 665.09 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/665.09 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 665.09 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 181,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,013.05/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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