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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 667.56 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 667.56 and 276.78 is: 381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 667.56 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/667.56 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 667.56 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 184,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,767.26/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.92

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