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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 663.77 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 663.77 and 369.12 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 663.77 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/663.77 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 663.77 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 245,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,007.69/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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