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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 664.00 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 664.00 and 370.37 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 664.00 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/664.00 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 664.00 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 245,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,926.41/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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