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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 666.72 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 666.72 and 276.14 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 666.72 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/666.72 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 666.72 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 184,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,108.06/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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