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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 663.10 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 663.10 and 273.52 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 663.10 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/663.10 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 663.10 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 181,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,371.11/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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