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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.01, 663.26 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.01, 663.26 and 370.24 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.01 : 663.26 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.01/663.26 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.01x = 663.26 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.01x = 245,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,561.87/481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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