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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 666.32 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 666.32 and 273.04 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 666.32 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/666.32 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 666.32 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 181,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,932.01/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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