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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 669.27 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 669.27 and 275.14 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 669.27 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/669.27 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 669.27 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 184,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139.60/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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