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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 666.96 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 666.96 and 276.29 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 666.96 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/666.96 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 666.96 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 184,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,274.38/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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