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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 666.62 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 666.62 and 273.28 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 666.62 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/666.62 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 666.62 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 182,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,173.38/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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