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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 667.11 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 667.11 and 273.63 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 667.11 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/667.11 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 667.11 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 182,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,541.31/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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