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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.49, 667.29 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.49, 667.29 and 273.75 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.49 : 667.29 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.49/667.29 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.49x = 667.29 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.49x = 182,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,671.38/483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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