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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.11, 663.42 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.11, 663.42 and 376.01 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.11 : 663.42 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.11/663.42 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.11x = 663.42 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.11x = 249,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,453.13/481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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