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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 666.89 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 666.89 and 276.25 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 666.89 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/666.89 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 666.89 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 184,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,228.36/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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