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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 666.23 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 666.23 and 272.94 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 666.23 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/666.23 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 666.23 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 181,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,844.00/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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