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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 667.30 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 667.30 and 273.73 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 667.30 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/667.30 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 667.30 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 182,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,660.89/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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