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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 669.81 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 669.81 and 275.56 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 669.81 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/669.81 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 669.81 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 184,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,568.12/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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