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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.71, 663.38 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.71, 663.38 and 273.71 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.71 : 663.38 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.71/663.38 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.71x = 663.38 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.71x = 181,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574.42/480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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