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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 664.38 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 664.38 and 387.61 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 664.38 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/664.38 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 664.38 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 257,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,520.33/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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