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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 664.39 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 664.39 and 369 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 664.39 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/664.39 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 664.39 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 245,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159.91/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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