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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.34, 662.87 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.34, 662.87 and 273.34 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.34 : 662.87 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.34/662.87 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.34x = 662.87 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.34x = 181,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,184.20/480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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