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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 664.91 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 664.91 and 376.57 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 664.91 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/664.91 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 664.91 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 250,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,385.16/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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