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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.65, 667.40 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.65, 667.40 and 273.83 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.65 : 667.40 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.65/667.40 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.65x = 667.40 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.65x = 182,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,749.44/483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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