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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 668.36 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 668.36 and 277.25 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 668.36 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/668.36 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 668.36 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 185,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,301.42/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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