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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.81 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.81 and 273.37 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.81 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.81 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.81 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 182,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,285.85/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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