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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 667.72 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 667.72 and 274.10 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 667.72 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/667.72 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 667.72 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 183,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,022.39/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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