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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.51 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.51 and 273.88 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.51 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.51 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.51 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 182,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,812.93/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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