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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 666.88 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 666.88 and 273.51 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 666.88 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/666.88 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 666.88 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 182,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398.35/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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