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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 666.96 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 666.96 and 273.50 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 666.96 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/666.96 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 666.96 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 182,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,413.56/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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