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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 666.91 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 666.91 and 273.54 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 666.91 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/666.91 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 666.91 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 182,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427.42/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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