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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 666.43 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 666.43 and 273.20 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 666.43 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/666.43 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 666.43 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 182,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,064.66/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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