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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 669.33 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 669.33 and 275.18 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 669.33 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/669.33 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 669.33 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 184,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,185.24/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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