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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 667.88 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 667.88 and 277.04 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 667.88 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/667.88 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 667.88 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 185,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,029.48/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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