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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 664.02 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 664.02 and 370.53 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 664.02 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/664.02 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 664.02 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 246,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,039.33/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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