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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.71, 666.21 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.71, 666.21 and 272.96 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.71 : 666.21 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.71/666.21 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.71x = 666.21 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.71x = 181,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,846.69/482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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