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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.99, 666.48 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.99, 666.48 and 273.18 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.99 : 666.48 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.99/666.48 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.99x = 666.48 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.99x = 182,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,069.01/482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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