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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.01, 663.63 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.01, 663.63 and 369.85 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.01 : 663.63 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.01/663.63 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.01x = 663.63 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.01x = 245,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,443.56/480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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