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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.78, 666.23 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.78, 666.23 and 272.96 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.78 : 666.23 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.78/666.23 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.78x = 666.23 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.78x = 181,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,854.14/482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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