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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.07, 661.66 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.07, 661.66 and 369.30 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.07 : 661.66 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.07/661.66 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.07x = 661.66 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.07x = 244,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,351.04/480.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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