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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 662.94 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 662.94 and 369.90 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 662.94 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/662.94 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 662.94 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 245,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,221.51/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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