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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 666.99 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 666.99 and 273.55 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 666.99 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/666.99 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 666.99 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 182,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,455.11/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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