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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 666.52 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 666.52 and 273.25 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 666.52 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/666.52 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 666.52 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 182,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,126.59/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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