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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 666.97 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 666.97 and 273.50 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 666.97 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/666.97 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 666.97 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 182,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,416.30/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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