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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 667.50 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 667.50 and 273.87 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 667.50 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/667.50 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 667.50 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 182,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,808.23/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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