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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 663.18 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 663.18 and 273.50 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 663.18 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/663.18 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 663.18 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 181,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,379.73/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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