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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 664.26 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 664.26 and 371.40 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 664.26 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/664.26 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 664.26 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 246,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,706.16/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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