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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.78 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.78 and 275.55 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.78 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.78 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.78 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 184,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,557.88/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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