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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.37, 663.23 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.37, 663.23 and 369.64 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.37 : 663.23 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.37/663.23 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.37x = 663.23 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.37x = 245,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,156.34/480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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