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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 663.36 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 663.36 and 273.84 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 663.36 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/663.36 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 663.36 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 181,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,654.50/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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