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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 663.39 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 663.39 and 369.77 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 663.39 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/663.39 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 663.39 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 245,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,301.72/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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