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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.37, 662.89 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.37, 662.89 and 273.37 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.37 : 662.89 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.37/662.89 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.37x = 662.89 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.37x = 181,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,214.24/480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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