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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 667.44 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 667.44 and 273.90 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 667.44 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/667.44 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 667.44 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 182,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,811.82/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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