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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 664.42 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 664.42 and 370.52 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 664.42 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/664.42 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 664.42 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 246,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,180.90/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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