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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 666.92 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 666.92 and 273.43 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 666.92 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/666.92 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 666.92 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 182,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,355.94/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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