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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666.70 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666.70 and 273.31 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 666.70 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/666.70 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 666.70 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 182,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,215.78/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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