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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 664.08 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 664.08 and 370.27 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 664.08 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/664.08 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 664.08 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 245,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,885.58/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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