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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 660.13 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 660.13 and 373.81 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 660.13 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/660.13 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 660.13 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 246,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,763.20/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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