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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 667.41 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 667.41 and 273.84 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 667.41 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/667.41 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 667.41 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 182,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,763.55/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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