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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 667.56 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 667.56 and 276.72 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 667.56 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/667.56 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 667.56 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 184,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,727.20/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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