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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 666.25 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 666.25 and 272.98 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 666.25 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/666.25 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 666.25 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 181,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,869.59/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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