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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 666.87 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 666.87 and 273.45 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 666.87 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/666.87 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 666.87 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 182,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,355.60/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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