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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.79 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.79 and 273.40 is: 377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.79 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.79 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.79 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 182,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,302.57/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.29

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