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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 667.20 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 667.20 and 273.71 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 667.20 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/667.20 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 667.20 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 182,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,615.98/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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