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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.82, 667.52 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.82, 667.52 and 273.98 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.82 : 667.52 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.82/667.52 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.82x = 667.52 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.82x = 182,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,887.13/483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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