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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 669.83 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 669.83 and 272.70 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 669.83 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/669.83 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 669.83 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 182,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,662.64/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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