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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 662.40 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 662.40 and 369.92 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 662.40 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/662.40 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 662.40 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 245,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,035.01/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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