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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 667 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 667 and 273.52 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 667 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/667 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 667 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 182,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,437.84/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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