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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 667.17 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 667.17 and 273.73 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 667.17 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/667.17 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 667.17 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 182,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,622.78/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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