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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 666.58 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 666.58 and 273.27 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 666.58 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/666.58 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 666.58 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 182,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,156.32/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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