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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.82, 667.72 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.82, 667.72 and 274.04 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.82 : 667.72 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.82/667.72 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.82x = 667.72 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.82x = 182,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,981.99/483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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