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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 669.14 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 669.14 and 272.25 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 669.14 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/669.14 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 669.14 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 182,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,172.00/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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