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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 666.80 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 666.80 and 273.38 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 666.80 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/666.80 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 666.80 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 182,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,289.78/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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