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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 663.49 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 663.49 and 388.76 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 663.49 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/663.49 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 663.49 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 257,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,939.06/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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