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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 666.80 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 666.80 and 273.40 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 666.80 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/666.80 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 666.80 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 182,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,303.12/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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