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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 667.24 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 667.24 and 273.72 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 667.24 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/667.24 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 667.24 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 182,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,636.93/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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