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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 665.12 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 665.12 and 272.17 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 665.12 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/665.12 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 665.12 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 181,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,022.69/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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