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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 664.52 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 664.52 and 365.20 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 664.52 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/664.52 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 664.52 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 242,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,682.70/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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