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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 667.43 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 667.43 and 273.86 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 667.43 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/667.43 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 667.43 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 182,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,780.52/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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