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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 666.82 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 666.82 and 273.38 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 666.82 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/666.82 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 666.82 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 182,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,291.23/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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