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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 663.12 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 663.12 and 273.44 is: 377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 663.12 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/663.12 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 663.12 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 181,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,323.53/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.38

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