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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 663.76 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 663.76 and 392.76 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 663.76 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/663.76 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 663.76 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 260,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,698.38/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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