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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.81, 666.35 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.81, 666.35 and 273.07 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.81 : 666.35 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.81/666.35 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.81x = 666.35 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.81x = 181,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,960.69/482.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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