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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.59, 667.34 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.59, 667.34 and 273.78 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.59 : 667.34 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.59/667.34 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.59x = 667.34 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.59x = 182,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,704.00/483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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