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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.83, 666.30 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.83, 666.30 and 273.02 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.83 : 666.30 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.83/666.30 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.83x = 666.30 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.83x = 181,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,914.25/482.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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