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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 663.60 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 663.60 and 377.68 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 663.60 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/663.60 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 663.60 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 250,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,628.45/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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