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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 667.98 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 667.98 and 277.10 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 667.98 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/667.98 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 667.98 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 185,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,097.26/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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