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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 667.35 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 667.35 and 273.75 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 667.35 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/667.35 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 667.35 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 182,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,683.73/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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