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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 667.02 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 667.02 and 270.65 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 667.02 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/667.02 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 667.02 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 180,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,529.88/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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