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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.60 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.60 and 273.95 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.60 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.60 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.60 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 182,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,889.02/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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