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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 667.10 and 273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 667.10 and 273.57 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 667.10 = 273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/667.10 = 273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 667.10 × 273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 182,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,498.55/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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