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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 666.97 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 666.97 and 273.45 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 666.97 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/666.97 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 666.97 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 182,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,382.95/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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