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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.08, 670.74 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.08, 670.74 and 273.38 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.08 : 670.74 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.08/670.74 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.08x = 670.74 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.08x = 183,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364.73/486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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