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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.40 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.40 and 370.72 is: 511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.40 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.40 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.40 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 246,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,306.37/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.60

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