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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 663.40 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 663.40 and 273.80 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 663.40 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/663.40 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 663.40 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 181,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,638.92/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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