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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 667.02 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 667.02 and 273.49 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 667.02 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/667.02 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 667.02 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 182,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,423.21/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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