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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 660.19 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 660.19 and 372.51 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 660.19 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/660.19 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 660.19 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 245,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,927.38/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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